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FinanceMar 23

Fed Chair Powell Praises Volcker's Legacy; South Korea Names New Central Bank Chief

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell praised former Fed Chair Paul Volcker while South Korea's central bank appointed a new governor promising balanced monetary policy.

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OtherApr 21

Pennsylvania High School History Teacher Named 2026 National Teacher of the Year

Leon Smith, a history instructor at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, has been selected as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.

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PoliticsApr 9

Renewable Energy Advocates Win Control of Arizona Utility Board

Clean energy proponents gained majority control of Salt River Project's board in Phoenix after a closely watched election that attracted national attention.

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TechnologyApr 27

Vinted Valued at Over $9 Billion in Secondary Share Sale

Secondhand clothing marketplace Vinted reached a valuation exceeding $9 billion through a secondary share transaction.

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TechnologyApr 9

StubHub settles FTC case for $10M over deceptive pricing practices

StubHub will pay $10 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that it deceptively advertised ticket prices without disclosing mandatory fees upfront.

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TechnologyApr 21

Legal Challenge Against Police Facial Recognition Technology Fails

A court case challenging police use of live facial identification technology was unsuccessful.

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HealthApr 27

Polish YouTuber raises over £50m for cancer patients in nine-day livestream

Polish influencer Piotr Hancke completed a record-breaking nine-day charity livestream with celebrity support to raise funds for children with cancer.

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WorldMar 5

China Sets 4.5-5% Growth Target as Legislature Convenes for Annual Session

China's National People's Congress opened with Premier Li Qiang announcing a slightly lower economic growth target amid domestic challenges and global uncertainties.

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PoliticsMar 22

Treasury Secretary Defends Trump After Comments on Mueller's Death

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Trump's controversial social media post expressing he was 'glad' about former FBI Director Robert Mueller's death.

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PoliticsMay 15

Bernie Sanders Endorses Dozens of Progressive Candidates for State and Local Races

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced endorsements for approximately 60 candidates seeking state and local offices across the country.

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FinanceApr 27

Chinese Sportswear Brand Anta Emerges as Major Competitor to Nike and Adidas

Chinese athletic apparel company Anta has grown to become one of the world's largest sportswear firms, challenging established Western brands.

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FinanceApr 21

Food Industry Faces Varied Challenges as Companies Adapt to Consumer Demands

Food companies navigate ingredient controversies, market pressures, and innovation in plant-based alternatives amid changing consumer preferences.

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FinanceApr 27

Thermo Fisher Scientific to Sell Microbiology Business to Astorg for $1.075 Billion

Life sciences company Thermo Fisher Scientific has agreed to sell its microbiology business unit to European private equity firm Astorg for approximately $1.075 billion.

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WorldMar 6

U.S., Canada Scramble Jets After Russian Aircraft Enter Defense Zone

NORAD detected Russian military aircraft operating in Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Identification Zones, prompting fighter jet response.

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TechnologyMar 22

SEC Closes Four-Year Investigation into Electric Vehicle Startup Faraday Future

The Securities and Exchange Commission has ended its investigation into troubled EV startup Faraday Future after four years of scrutiny.

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